Aldous Harding


Hannah Sian Topp, known professionally as Aldous Harding, is a New Zealand folk singer-songwriter.

Early Life

Hannah comes from a musical family in Lyttelton, New Zealand: her mother is folk singer Lorina Harding. She was discovered while busking on a street by fellow musician Anika Moa.

Career

She has been represented by independent record labels Flying Nun Records and Spunk Records. 4AD announced Harding as a new signing in early 2017 just prior to the release of her second album. She has also collaborated with many musicians including Marlon Williams, John Parish, Mike Hadreas and Fenne Lily.
Her album Party was nominated for IMPALA's European Album of the Year Award.
Harding's third album Designer came out in 2019 on 4AD. The song "The Barrel" won the 2019 APRA Silver Scroll award.
She is currently based in Cardiff, Wales, where she lives with partner and collaborator H. Hawkline.

Discography

Studio albums